Luan
Meaning
"lion"
Origin: Albanian
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,566
- Total SSA Count
- 111
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"lion"
Origin: Albanian
"little bramble; of the thornbush; possibly auburn-hued"
Origin: Italian (rovo = bramble + -ella diminutive)
Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #16998 for Rovella.
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Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Rovella at #16998 in the United States.
Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Rovella means "little bramble; of the thornbush; possibly auburn-hued" (Italian (rovo = bramble + -ella diminutive) origin).
Luan is primarily a boy name. Rovella is primarily a girl name.